Last year, the cost of a family-sized dinner at a picnic was $8.50. This year, the cost is $11.56. What is the percent of increase of the price? ( I need a step-by-step explanation not just the answer) ill give brainliest

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to find the percentage increase, take the price increase divided by the original price :
price increase = $11.56 - $8.50 = $3.06

percentage increase = $3.06/$11.56 x 100%
= 26.47% (or 26.5%)

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